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Ministry of Finance
Linking Rupay Card and Accounts with Aadhaar
With regard to linking of bank account with Aadhaar, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology  has apprised that “The Aadhaar and Other Laws  Bill, 2019” has been passed by the Parliament. The bill, inter-alia, has the provision for allowing the use of Aadhaar authentication on voluntary basis as acceptable Know Your Customer  document, by inserting Section 11A under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
Further, as per Reserve Bank of India  Master Direction on KYC dated 25.2.2016 , banks are to obtain the Aadhaar number from an individual who is desirous of receiving any benefit or subsidy under any scheme notified under section 7 of the Aadhaar  Act, 2016 .
Account holders under Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana  are provided with a RuPay Debit card, having an inbuilt accident insurance cover of Rs.1 lakh . As apprised by National Payments Corporation of India , linking of Aadhaar is not mandatory for activation of RuPay cards.
This was stated by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
AYUSH
Establishment of Regional Cum Facilitation Centre by NMPB
National Medicinal Plants Board  has established seven Regional Cum Facilitation Centres  in different regions of the country. The list of centres functional in different regions of the country are as under:
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- Regional Cum Facilitation Centre  at Research Institute in Indian Systems of Medicine , Department of Ayurveda, Jogendra Nagar, Himachal Pradesh
- Regional Cum Facilitation Centre  at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir , Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
- Regional Cum Facilitation Centre  at State Forest Research Institute , Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Regional Cum Facilitation Centre  at Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Regional Cum Facilitation Centre  at Kerala Forest Research Institute , Peechi, Thrissur, Kerala
- Regional Cum Facilitation Centre  at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam.
- Regional Cum Facilitation Centre  at Department of Botany, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra
Ministry of Finance, Government of India has announced ₹4000 Crore package under Atmanirbhar Bharat for Promotion of Herbal Cultivation. Accordingly, the Ministry of AYUSH has prepared a draft scheme namely “Pradhan Mantri VRIKSH AYUSH Yojana” for consideration and approval of Government to promote cultivation and marketing of medicinal plants.
RCFCs are acting as an extended arm for NMPB to implement its various schemes with different State level department like State Medicinal Plants Boards  / State Forests / Agriculture / Horticulture Department etc. in achieving the mandate of NMPB.
To encourage cultivation of herbal / medicinal plants, the Ministry of AYUSH is presently implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission  throughout the country. Under the NAM Scheme, 140 species of herbal / medicinal plants have been prioritized for cultivation which also include species endemic to specific regions.
The Minister of State , Sh. Kiren Rijiju  stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Empowering Indian youth through various skill development courses
Skill India Mission aims to empower the Indian youth through skill development. Under Skill India Mission, the Government through 21 central ministries/departments is implementing various schemes and programmes for short term trainings. Under Skill India Mission, Ministry of Education is implementing SamagaraShiksha Scheme with an aim to impart vocational courses to the students of Class 9th to 12th.
The scheme comprises of 55 job roles in 19 sectors, i.e., Agriculture, Apparel Made ups & Home Furnishing, Automotive, Banking Finance and Insurance Services , Beauty and Wellness, Construction, Electronics & Hardware, Healthcare, Information Technology / Information Technology Enabled Services , Media & Entertainment, Multi Skilling, Physical Education & Sports, Plumber, Power, Retail, Security, Telecom, Tourism & Hospitality, Transportation Logistics & Warehousing.
Till March 2021; 13,50,175 students benefitted under the scheme.
Under SamagraShiksha scheme, provision has been made for basic facilities to students and trainers in the Government schools.
Under SamagraShiksha scheme, basic facilities to the student and trainers are provided, namely; tools & equipment for vocational lab, engaging guest lecturers, resource persons, raw materials, maintenance of tools and equipment, books, software, e- learning material, hands-on skill training/on the job training in industrial set up, office expenses/contingencies , field visits, etc.
The scheme is reviewed at regular intervals to ensure that adequate facilities and trainers are provided to students.
The information was given by the Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, ShriDharmendraPradhan in a written reply in the LokSabha today.
Election Commission
Bye Election to the Council of States from Uttar Pradesh
There is one casual vacancy in the Council of States from Uttar Pradesh as per following details: -
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Term Up to
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Uttar Pradesh
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Shri Amar Singh
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Death
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01.08.2020
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04.07.2022
The Commission has decided to hold bye-election to the Council of States from Uttar Pradesh to fill up the above said vacancy in accordance with the following schedule:
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14th September, 2020 
The Chief Secretary, Uttar Pradesh is being directed to depute a senior officer from the State to ensure that the extant instructions regarding COVID-19 containment measures are complied with while making arrangements for conducting the election.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Sub-Standard Quality Products
Bureau of Indian Standards  receives complaints regarding quality of ISI marked products. On receipt of such complaints, investigation is carried out at the complainant end as well as at the manufacturer’s end. Based on the outcome, action is taken which inter alia, include stop marking, cancellation/expiry of the Licence and/or replacement of the product to the consumer.
The state-wise list of the complaints received in the last three years is placed at Annexure.
The BIS Act 2016 provides for action when the standard mark is used in relation to an article or process that does not conform to the relevant Indian Standard.
BIS draws market sample for independent testing to check quality of ISI marked products in the market. Action is taken against the erring manufacturers whose product does not conform to the Indian Standard.
BIS also organizes publicity through mass media. Besides, BIS organizes Consumer Awareness Programmes wherein the consumers are made aware of quality of ISI marked products and also its misuse and colourable imitations.
The Govt. of India has already notified the new BIS Act, 2016 which has come into force w.e.f. 12 October 2017.
At present, there is no proposal for amendment in BIS Act, 2016.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan in Lok Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Abolition of Institution of Income-Tax Ombudsman and Indirect Tax Ombudsman
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for Abolition of Institution of Income-Tax Ombudsman and Indirect Tax Ombudsman.
The approval comes in the wake of alternative complaint redressal mechanisms chosen by public and the institution of Ombudsman could not prove to be more effective than regular existing parallel channels of grievance redressal, both the institutions of Income-Tax Ombudsman as well as Indirect Tax Ombudsman have been abolished.
Background:
The Institution of Income-Tax Ombudsman was created in the year 2003 to deal with grievances of public related to settlement of complaints relating to Income Tax. However, the Institution of Ombudsman failed to achieve its objectives. It was observed that institution of new complaints have in turn fallen to single digits. Also, tax payers started preferring alternate methods of grievance redressal like CPGRAMS , AaykarSevaKendras etc. further, it was also decided in 2011 to close vacant offices of Indirect Tax Ombudsman.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘New GS 2027’,  ‘GoI Floating Rate Bond 2034’,  ‘7.54% GS 2036’  ‘6.99% GS 2051’
Government of India  has announced the Sale  of
 “New Government Security, 2027” for a notified amount of ₹9,000 crore  through yield based auction using uniform price method;  ‘‘GoI Floating Rate Bonds, 2034” for a notified amount of ₹4,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method;  “7.54% Government Security 2036” for a notified amount of ₹10,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method and  “6.99% Government Security 2051” for a notified amount of ₹9,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ₹2,000 crore against each security mentioned above. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on June 17, 2022 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on June 17, 2022. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on June 17, 2022  and payment by successful bidders will be on June 20, 2022 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister speaks on phone with his German counterpart, Federal Chancellor Dr Angela Merkel
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with his German counterpart, Federal Chancellor Dr Angela Merkel.
The leaders discussed the unfolding security situation in Afghanistan and its implications on the region and the world. They emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and security, with the most urgent priority being the repatriation of stranded people.
The two leaders also discussed issues on the bilateral agenda, including cooperation in Covid-19 vaccines, development cooperation with a focus on climate and energy, and fostering trade and economic relations. They exchanged views on issues of multilateral interest such as the forthcoming COP-26 meeting and the Indian initiative to promote a dialogue on maritime security at the United Nations Security Council. They emphasised commonality of perspectives between both sides on promoting inclusive cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates India’s contingent at the 2018 Commonwealth Games
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated India’s contingent at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
“India's contingent at the 2018 Commonwealth Games has made every Indian extremely proud. All our sportspersons gave their best and played very well. I congratulate all those athletes who are bringing back medals.
Every athlete who represented India at 2018 Commonwealth Games inspires us. Their life stories illustrate the power of dedication and a never-say-die attitude that made them overcome countless hurdles to attain the heights of success they did at the CWG.
I hope India’s success at 2018 Commonwealth Games motivates more youngsters to pursue sports and creates larger awareness on the importance of fitness in everyone’s lives.
On our part, we in the Government are doing everything possible to strengthen the FitIndia movement”, the Prime Minister said in a series of tweets.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate of Foreign Currency Relating To Imported and Export Goods Notified
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the notification of the Central Board of Excise and Customs No.19/2018-CUSTOMS , dated 15th March, 2018 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 6th April, 2018, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
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Australian Dollar
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17.40
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Grand ICT Challenge under Jal JeevanMission receives impressive response; Aims to harness vibrant ‘Internet of Things’ eco-systems for creating smart rural water supply system
National Jal Jeevan Mission in partnership with Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology  had launched anICT Grand Challenge to create innovative, modular, and cost-effective solution to develop a ‘Smart Water Supply Measurement and Monitoring System’ to be deployed at the village level. The last date was 12 October 2020. A total of 213 proposal from various Indian Tech start-ups, MSMEs, Indian Companies, Indian LLPs have been received which will now be scrutinized by a jury committee appointed by MEITY and select the proposals. The ambitious mission focuses on service delivery rather than mere creation of infrastructure. This kind of technological challenge offers a great opportunity to ensure long-term sustainability of water supply systems in rural areas.
This grand challenge will harness the vibrant IoT eco-systems of India for creating smart rural water supply eco-system to measure and monitor the service delivery of the water supply in rural areas. This challenge will provide opportunity to work for casue of Jal Jeevan Mission and to assure potable water supply through functional household tap connection to every rural household of the country.
The Grand challenge will provide support at ideation Stage, prototype development stage, deployment stage. The pilot will be conducted in100 villages. The best solution will get cash prize of Rs. 50 Lakh and runner ups will get prize of Rs. 20 Lakh each.The successful developers will be given an opportunity to join the MeitYsupported incubator for further nurturing of the solution. This will boost the idea and thrust of intiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat, Digital India and Make in India.
Union Government’s flagship programme- Jal Jeevan Mission  is being implemented in partnership with States for providing Functional Household Tapwater Connection  to every rural household by 2024. The programme focuses on service delivery at the household level, i.e. water supply regularly in adequate quantity and of prescribed quality, on long-term basis. This necessitates the use of modern technology in systematic monitoring of the programme and to capture service delivery data automatically for ensuring the quality of services. Digitisation of water supply infrastructure has the potential to solve some of the biggest societal problems facing the nation. More importantly, it will help anticipate and address future challenges.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Shri G. Kishan Reddy assures full support of the Centre to Manipur in tackling Insurgency and Modernization of State Police Force
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, on the last day of his visit to North East, visited South HQrs of Assam Rifles in Mantripukhri, Imphal today, where he reviewed security preparedness as well as facilities available for the Force personnel.
While interacting with troops and senior officers, Shri Reddy commended the role of Assam Rifles in controlling insurgent groups, their operational achievements, success in the field of sports and adventure and the role played by the Force towards ensuring peace and harmony in the North Eastern Region.
The Minister added that the personnel of Assam Rifles are regarded as the friends of the people of the North East due to their valour, commitment and self-less service. Shri Reddy saluted those valiant soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation and assured them that welfare of soldiers and their families will always remain close to his heart.
Shri Reddy co-chaired a security review meeting with Chief Minister, Manipur in CM’s Secretariat, Imphal. The meeting was attended by several senior officers of Central Armed Police Forces and the State including Chief Secretary and DGP of Manipur. It was observed that the security situation in the State has improved considerably 2018 onwards as it witnessed decline in insurgency related incidents by 24%.
Shri Reddy assured full support of the Centre to Manipur in tackling insurgency, modernization of state police force, provisioning of various items for modernization and deployment of Central Armed Police Forces, whenever required.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Utilisation of Nirbhaya Fund
Out of an allocation Rs.6212.85 crore  till date, underNirbhaya Fund, a sum of Rs. 4087.37 crore has been disbursed/ released by the concerned Ministries/ Departments and a sum of Rs. 2871.42 crore has been reported to be utilized.
Since its inception of Nirbhaya Fund, schemes/ projects worth Rs. 9764.30 Cr. have been appraised by the Empowered Committee, details of which are at Annexure-I. The State/ UT-wise details of funds allocated/ released and utilized for various schemes/ projects under Nirbhaya Fund are at Annexure-II.
An Empowered Committee  of Officers constituted under the Framework for Nirbhaya Fund appraises and recommends the proposals for funding under Nirbhaya Fund and also reviews the status of implementation of approved projects from time to time in conjunction with the concerned Ministries/ Departments/ Implementing Agencies. After appraisal by the EC, the concerned Ministries/ Departments obtain approval of the Competent Financial Authority  and release funds out of their respective departmental budgets and implement the project /scheme either directly or through States/ UTs/ Implementing Agencies.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. SmritiZubinIrani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Doubling farmers' income
Government had constituted an Inter-Ministerial Committee in April, 2016 to examine issues relating to “Doubling of Farmers Income ” and recommend strategies to achieve the same. The Committee submitted its final report to the Government in September, 2018 containing the recommendations for doubling of farmers’ income through various policies, reforms &programmes. To achieve the objective, the Committee identified following seven sources of income growth: -
- Increase in crop productivity
- Increase in livestock productivity
- Resource use efficiency – reduction in cost of production
- Increase in cropping intensity
- Diversification to high value agriculture
- Remunerative prices on farmers’ produce
- Shift of surplus manpower from farm to non-farm occupations
Government has adopted and implemented several policies, reforms, developmental programmes and schemes for achieving higher incomes for the farmers directly or indirectly. The unprecedented enhancedbudgetary provisions have been made to facilitate the following efforts of the Government.
- Income support to farmers through PM KISAN
- Pradhan Mantri Fasal BimaYojana 
- Institutional credit for agriculture sector
- Fixing of Minimum Support Price  at one-and-a half times the cost of production
- Promotion of organic farming in the country
- Per Drop More Crop
- Micro Irrigation Fund
- Promotion of Farmer Producer Organisations 
- A National Beekeeping and Honey Mission 
- Agricultural Mechanization
- Providing Soil Health Cards to farmers
- Setting up of National Agriculture Market  extension Platform
- Launch of the National Mission for Edible Oils – Oil Palm
- Agri Infrastructure Fund 
- Improvement in farm produce logistics, Introduction of Kisan Rail.
- MIDH - Cluster Development Programme:
- Creation of a Start-up Eco system in agriculture and allied sector
- Achievement in Export of Agri and Allied Agri- Commodities
Implementation of these schemes has yielded remarkable results towards augmenting the income of the farmers. As part of the ‘Azadika Amrit Mahotsav’, Indian Council of Agricultural Research  has released a book, which contains compilation of success stories of 75,000 farmers out of innumerable successful farmers who have increased their income more than two times.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Track Child Portal
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has developed a web portal “TrackChild” to track the missing and found children. The TrackChild Portal is implemented with the help of various stakeholders including Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Railways, State Governments/UT Administrations, Child Welfare Committees, Juvenile Justice Boards, National Legal Services Authority, etc. National Informatics Centre organises regular training programmes on Trackchild portal as per the requirement of the States/UTs.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in Lok Sabha today.